UNESCO hosts workshop on climate crisis response UNESCO hosts workshop on climate crisis response The UNESCO, in collaboration with the Nepal Forum of Science Journalists, organised a workshop for newly-elected members of Parliament, authorities from different municipalities in Kathmandu valley, and the media on Wednesday. The UNESCO, in collaboration with the Nepal Forum of Science Journalists, organised a workshop for newly-elected members of Parliament, authorities from different municipalities in Kathmandu valley, and the media on Wednesday. Environment 23 Dec, 2022
Chance of rain, snow with impact of low-pressure system Chance of rain, snow with impact of low-pressure system Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today. Due to the influence of the low pressure system, there will be partial to normal rain and snowfall in some places of the country today. Environment 18 Dec, 2022
Cold affects normal life in Tarai Cold affects normal life in Tarai Excessively cold weather in the past few days has affected daily life in Tarai belt including Sarlahi district. Excessively cold weather in the past few days has affected daily life in Tarai belt including Sarlahi district. Environment 16 Dec, 2022
Cold waves begin in west Tarai Cold waves begin in west Tarai Cold waves have started in west Tarai including Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. Cold waves have started in west Tarai including Kailali and Kanchanpur districts. Environment 14 Dec, 2022
Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines Polluting vehicles to face hefty fines The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check. The Department of Environment under the Ministry of Forests and Environment has warned that any one could be penalised with a fine not exceeding Rs 100,000 beginning December 16 in Kathmandu valley if his or her vehicle, both four-wheeler and two-wheeler, fails emission test during surprise check. Environment 09 Dec, 2022
Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption Thousands on alert in Indonesia's Java after Mt. Semeru eruption Thousands of residents in Indonesia's East Java were on high alert on Monday after a violent eruption at the island's tallest volcano prompted authorities to impose an 8-kilometer no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages. Thousands of residents in Indonesia's East Java were on high alert on Monday after a violent eruption at the island's tallest volcano prompted authorities to impose an 8-kilometer no-go zone and forced evacuations of entire villages. Environment 05 Dec, 2022
Historic compensation fund approved at UN climate talks Historic compensation fund approved at UN climate talks For the first time, the nations of the world decided to help pay for the damage that climate change has done to poor countries, but they finished marathon climate talks on Sunday with a deal does not further address the root cause of global warming — the burning of fossil fuels. For the first time, the nations of the world decided to help pay for the damage that climate change has done to poor countries, but they finished marathon climate talks on Sunday with a deal does not further address the root cause of global warming — the burning of fossil fuels. Environment 20 Nov, 2022
New policy to promote proper waste management New policy to promote proper waste management ​​​​​​​The federal government has issued the Solid Waste Management National Policy, 2022 to promote inter-agency co-financing, citizen participation, public-private partnership, mobilisation of development aid, technology development and transfer, and experience sharing in the waste management sector. ​​​​​​​The federal government has issued the Solid Waste Management National Policy, 2022 to promote inter-agency co-financing, citizen participation, public-private partnership, mobilisation of development aid, technology development and transfer, and experience sharing in the waste management sector. Environment 21 Oct, 2022
Clear sky with retreat of monsoon, temperature to decline Clear sky with retreat of monsoon, temperature to decline Change in weather with light rainfall is likely with the impact of westerly wind. Change in weather with light rainfall is likely with the impact of westerly wind. Environment 18 Oct, 2022
Clear skies forecast for next few days as monsoon withdraws Clear skies forecast for next few days as monsoon withdraws After staying for over four months, this year’s monsoon finally started to withdraw from the country from Saturday onwards from the eastern part of the country. After staying for over four months, this year’s monsoon finally started to withdraw from the country from Saturday onwards from the eastern part of the country. Environment 16 Oct, 2022
Nepal sets priority for climate adaptation Nepal sets priority for climate adaptation Nepal is preparing to attend the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from November 7 to 18. Nepal is preparing to attend the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) from November 7 to 18. Environment 14 Oct, 2022
Kailali, Kanchanpur inundated Kailali, Kanchanpur inundated Many places in Kailali and Kanchanpur have been inundated due to incessant rainfall for the last few days. Many places in Kailali and Kanchanpur have been inundated due to incessant rainfall for the last few days. Environment 10 Oct, 2022
Rain likely in three provinces Rain likely in three provinces Light rainfall is taking place in few places of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Province. In the afternoon, there is a possibility of heavy rain at a couple of places in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division. Light rainfall is taking place in few places of Lumbini and Sudurpaschim Province. In the afternoon, there is a possibility of heavy rain at a couple of places in Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, according to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Weather Forecasting Division. Environment 09 Oct, 2022
Rainfall to continue for three more days Rainfall to continue for three more days Rainfall has been taking place in most parts of the country for the past five days. And it is likely to continue for three more days due to the impact of monsoon low pressure area. Rainfall has been taking place in most parts of the country for the past five days. And it is likely to continue for three more days due to the impact of monsoon low pressure area. Environment 08 Oct, 2022
Unseasonal rains cause widespread damage Unseasonal rains cause widespread damage Unprecedented rainfall has caused significant damage to a hydropower project, roads and agriculture in Myagdi district. Unprecedented rainfall has caused significant damage to a hydropower project, roads and agriculture in Myagdi district. Environment 08 Oct, 2022
Water level in Narayani river crosses danger level, warning issued Water level in Narayani river crosses danger level, warning issued The water level in the Narayani river has recorded highest 12 meters so far signifying danger. The water level in the Narayani river has recorded highest 12 meters so far signifying danger. Environment 07 Oct, 2022
Manushi in Siwangi design making Nepal proud in India Manushi in Siwangi design making Nepal proud in India One of the most beautiful designs displayed at the three-day The Himalayan Times TGIF Nepal Fashion Week was the chaubandi cholo-lehenga set designed by Siwangi Pradhan. One of the most beautiful designs displayed at the three-day The Himalayan Times TGIF Nepal Fashion Week was the chaubandi cholo-lehenga set designed by Siwangi Pradhan. Environment 28 Sep, 2022
Climate change likely made Pakistan's extreme rainfall more intense: study Climate change likely made Pakistan's extreme rainfall more intense: study The torrential monsoon that has submerged more than a third of Pakistan was a one in a hundred-year event likely made more intense by climate change, scientists said on Thursday. The torrential monsoon that has submerged more than a third of Pakistan was a one in a hundred-year event likely made more intense by climate change, scientists said on Thursday. Environment 16 Sep, 2022
Poorest nations to push for compensation at climate talks Poorest nations to push for compensation at climate talks The world’s poorest countries say they will insist that the UN’s upcoming climate talks push ahead with proposals for a fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate-inflicted damage. The world’s poorest countries say they will insist that the UN’s upcoming climate talks push ahead with proposals for a fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate-inflicted damage. Environment 16 Sep, 2022
Environment-related programmes to be held Environment-related programmes to be held The government has decided to conduct environment protection programme in 35 schools for the running fiscal 2022-23, covering all seven provinces. The government has decided to conduct environment protection programme in 35 schools for the running fiscal 2022-23, covering all seven provinces. Environment 12 Sep, 2022
Entertainment Cardi B and Steph Curry earn Webby Award nominations, along with Sydney Sweeney's bathwater The awards are selected by the academy, while the Webby People’s Voice Award is voted on by fans around the world.
World Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks Iran has maintained an average of 30 strikes each day for the last three weeks, and at various points it has picked up its tempo of attacks.
Nepal NC assigns representatives across seven provinces for election review Under the coordination of the assigned leaders, party officials at subordinate levels will work to accomplish the task.
Kathmandu Health Ministry ends deputation, returns doctors to original hospitals The Ministry of Health and Population has terminated the deputation of doctors and directed their return to their respective original workplaces.
Nepal Flood threat halts traffic on BP Highway indefinitely Traffic on the BP Highway has been suspended indefinitely from this evening.
Kathmandu Role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship discusses Sancharika Samuha Nepal organized an interaction  with experts in here to discuss the role of media in promoting women entrepreneurship. The program included extensive discussions on how much priority mainstream media has given to issues related to women entrepreneurs.
Nepal Health Ministry opens migrant worker health screening to govt hospitals The Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security has announced that government-owned and government-approved health institutions can now register to conduct mandatory pre-departure medical examinations for Nepali migrant workers, opening up the health screening process beyond the existing network of certified private facilities.
Business NEPSE rebounds 19 points after two-day decline The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) index rose by 19.70 points, or 0.69 percent, on Tuesday to close at 2,851.09, ending a two-day losing streak.
Kathmandu All-party meeting called ahead of Federal Parliament session The Federal Parliament Secretariat has called an all-party meeting on Wednesday ahead of the joint session of Parliament scheduled for April 2.
